JOB DESCRIPTION

Description:Lehigh Valley Dairy in Schuylkill Haven has a unionposition open in our refrigerated cooler. Excellent payand Benefits! The order assembly picker/loader isresponsible for picking orders, palletizing, loading andunloading products and/or cases, and working any stationor line that is assigned. The order assemblypicker/loader works anywhere in the Load-out/Coolerareas that may be assigned. * Responsible for pulling products for customer orders. * Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified). * May use hand-held tracking device * Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages. * Keep accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets, and computerized equipment. * Ensure proper code date rotation. * Report any mechanical problems such as bad wearstrips, plugged or missing lube nozzles, spacer stop malfunctions, palletizer malfunctions or conveyor breakdowns. * Report any product/packaging issues. * Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production. * Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP s. * Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. * Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. * Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area. * Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc. * Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. * Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements: * High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience. * Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. * Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred. * Must be able to able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high. * Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit. * Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays. * Be able to effectively work in a team environment. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work in a fast paced environment. * Must be able to pass all medical exams, drug and background checks (including criminal).Dean Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity employerM/F/Veteran/DisabilityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability or protected veteran status.